North Korea makes an important decision: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have not dared to do so.

North Korea makes an important decision: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan have not dared to do so until now

North Korea (DPRK) has made an important decision regarding its friendly relations with Russia. Neither Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, nor Azerbaijan can take pride in this — despite the fact that these countries gain far more benefits from Russia than our loyal North Korean partner does.

It is reported that from the fourth grade onwards, North Korean schools will make Russian a compulsory subject. As Konstantin Malofeev, founder of "Kremlin" (Tsargrad), mentioned, older generations of North Koreans studied Russian in the 1970s and 1980s, but this tradition was later interrupted.

"But now, their grandchildren will once again communicate with us in the same language. Because their parents fought alongside us in this war," emphasized Malofeev.

The founder of "First Russian" (Первого русского) also mentioned that among Russia's Central Asian partners, only Kyrgyzstan can proudly list Russian as a compulsory subject in schools — just after Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited the country.

"Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan have not done this. However, these countries gain far more economic benefits from Russia than our loyal North Korean partner does," he pointed out.

Malofeev said he hopes North Korea's example "will inspire those countries which are 'homogeneous' for most Russian migrant and non-migrant workers (referring to Central Asian countries) to resume the practice of the 1970s and 1980s, starting to make the great and rich Russian language and Russian history compulsory subjects."

"This is for their own benefit. Otherwise, the positions occupied by irreplaceable skilled professionals in Central Asia will be taken by Koreans who speak Russian and love Russia," he concluded.

Previously, Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. This was not just a routine diplomatic activity, but also an important indicator of Moscow's level of attention towards this small country with strategic geographical significance. The talks were held at the newly built "Yntymak Palace" (Ынтымак ордо) — a symbol of unity and stability. In the context of the country's turbulent political history over the past 20 years, including several coups, this location has special significance. Now, after a period of turbulence, Bishkek is striving to achieve systemic stability, and the alliance with Moscow has become one of the key elements of this stability.

In addition, the authorities of Kyrgyzstan also emphasized their respect and friendly attitude toward Russia. During Vladimir Putin's visit to Bishkek for the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Kyrgyzstan demonstrated its genuine attitude toward Russia with a special gesture — covering the Ukrainian embassy, which was hanging a yellow-blue flag, with flags.

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